Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 287 summary
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In Chapter 287, King Mark sends Sir Tristram into a tournament intended to destroy Sir Launcelot, then secretly imprisons his wounded nephew after pretending to care for him. La Beale Isoud asks Sir Sadok to investigate, and his discoveries provoke violence and lead Sir Dinas and other knights to reject Mark’s rule.
What happens
- Sir Galahalt and King Bagdemagus arrange a tournament against Sir Launcelot, and King Mark sends Sir Tristram disguised to resemble their intended victim.
- The assembled knights attack Sir Tristram, who wins the prize despite severe wounds and is identified after the contest.
- King Mark pretends concern, gives Sir Tristram a drink that sends him to sleep, and secretly transfers him to prison.
- At La Beale Isoud’s request, Sir Sadok discovers the imprisonment and ambushes King Mark’s party, killing four nephews while Mark escapes.
- Sir Sadok loses a cousin, kills a traitor, and gathers support among the people of Lyonesse.
- At Arbray, Sir Dinas rejects King Mark, other knights agree, and the towns and castles of Lyonesse receive provisions.
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What to notice
Mark promises personal care while preparing to imprison Tristram. The promise exposes the gap between his affectionate speech and his actions.
Quick check
Why do the tournament organizers attack the disguised Sir Tristram?
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